What is the difference between Ideal (now Dayforce) and Applied?

Ideal (now Dayforce) and Applied are both recruiting tools. AI talent intelligence platform for automated screening and shortlisting. Uses machine learning to predict candidate success. Bias-reducing recruitment platform using blind reviewing, work sample tests, and structured scoring for fairer hiring. Compare features, pricing, and more on SourcrLab.

Is Ideal (now Dayforce) or Applied more affordable?

Ideal (now Dayforce) pricing: Enterprise. Applied pricing: Paid (from $200/month).

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Ideal (now Dayforce)

AI talent intelligence platform for automated screening and shortlisting. Uses machine learning to predict candidate success.

Applied

Bias-reducing recruitment platform using blind reviewing, work sample tests, and structured scoring for fairer hiring.

Ideal (now Dayforce) vs Applied

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Feature	Ideal (now Dayforce)	Applied
Pricing	N/A	N/A(Starting from $200/month)
Free Plan	No	No
Free Trial	No	No
Key Features	AI resume screening & ranking Skills assessment tests Automated candidate scoring Video interview analysis Bias reduction algorithms Custom evaluation criteria	Applicant tracking & pipeline management Resume parsing & storage Interview scheduling Collaborative hiring workflows Job board posting & distribution Reporting & analytics dashboard
Best For	High-volume hiring teams Enterprise recruiters HR departments with compliance needs	Growing companies HR departments Talent acquisition teams Recruiting agencies
Pros	Screening that took hours now takes minutes Structured assessments reduce subjective bias Built for teams processing hundreds of applicants Reproducible assessment process for compliance	No more scattered spreadsheets or siloed information Transparent handoffs between sourcers, recruiters, and HMs Workflow automation shaves days off each open role Consistent quality across all candidate-facing touchpoints
Cons	Requires active bias monitoring and tuning Non-linear career paths may not score well Automated touchpoints need careful tone to feel authentic	Expect 2-4 weeks for full migration and team training Costs grow quickly as you add users or seats Core workflows may require paid add-ons

Ideal (now Dayforce) — Pricing Details

Enterprise - Part of Dayforce platform

Applied — Pricing Details

Paid - Starting at $200/month

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